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| | Pioneer Bridle Trail is a hiking trail quite far from Hood River, but It's always cool to backcountry trek here. There are plenty of backpacking trails in Oregon; each one of them has something unique to offer. Here in Oregon hiking is so much fun. Backcountry hiking trails are magnificent and plentiful in Oregon, and Pioneer Bridle Trail in Clackamas County is one of them. This trail has a total elevation difference of 1,256 feet which is about average. This is a long wilderness hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. In Oregon you never |
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run out of outdoors fun. This wilderness hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. This trail has two trailheads, so trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride
| | back. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This backcountry trek shouldn't take more than 7.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. The backcountry trails of the Central Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these highlands. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Pioneer Bridle Trail in Clackamas County, Oregon is the wilderness at its best. Summertime highs at Pioneer Bridle Trail typically tend to be in the 70's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's commonly | |
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in the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 40's while Pioneer Bridle Trail nighttime low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 30's. There are so many backpacking trails in this area. There's not much difference in elevation along the backcountry
hiking trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Pioneer Bridle Trail is 8.4 miles long it's a mid length walk. The length of this backcountry trail is about average having an average number of uphill miles which makes this backpacking trail nice
for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. All the water falling down from the sky makes Pioneer Bridle Trail a wet site; through the month of December you get the most rain around here, and July is when it's the driest.
Briefly about the general area:
So much
cool stuff to do in the Central Cascade Range, not enough time. If you came for an overnight stay Twin Bridges Campground is a great spot to camp, and a spree to Wind Creek Basin invigorates the soul. There's no way anybody can get bored here in the Central Cascade Range. Since
you're here at Pioneer Bridle Trail why not have a look at Zigzag Canyon.
Not far from Pioneer Bridle Trail you can enjoy the trees of Mount Hood National Forest, and Wind Creek is one of the streams nearby that might be worth visiting. Paddling on Sandy River is so much fun,
and do put some time aside to spend at Yocum Falls while you're here at Pioneer Bridle Trail. Camping is available at Barlow Campground, and get soaked paddling on Zigzag River.
So many fun things next to Pioneer Bridle Trail, absolutely unbelievable. Lots of people from Hood
River come to Pioneer Bridle Trail, and there's some flowing water close by, Lady Creek is a stream you can have a look at during your stay.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.3095, Longitude -121.8373
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.303, Longitude -121.7753
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.2 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1256 feet
Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
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3 miles away
At the Mount Hood Inn we offer our guests the finest accommodations on the mountain. With our modern facilities and friendly local staff we are able to give you the attention and service you have com...
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
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11 miles away
Whispering Woods is a resort destination east of Portland which opened in 1981 with 42 condominiums. The second phase of 24 additional condominiums opened in 1992. The resort offers a clubhouse with a...
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User input for Pioneer Bridle Trail, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County, Oregon:
Outdoors Recreation Near Hood River, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Pioneer Bridle Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Pioneer Bridle Trail, Central Cascade Range, Clackamas County, Oregon
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| These outdoors activities are available near Pioneer Bridle Trail. |
| | Trails Near Pioneer Bridle Trail:
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Wind Creek Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 1 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 1702 feet elevation difference |
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Mirror Lake Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 1 miles away, 1.6 hiking miles, 676 feet elevation difference |
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East Zigzag Mountain Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 1181 feet elevation difference |
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Paradise Park Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 3481 feet elevation difference |
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Devils Canyon Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 1797 feet elevation difference |
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Burnt Lake Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 2553 feet elevation difference |
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Tom Dick Trail, Clackamas County
County
, 2 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 1309 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Pioneer Bridle Trail:
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Sandy River, Clackamas County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (McNeil Campground to Lolo Pass Road) |
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Zigzag River, Clackamas County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Tollgate to Sandy River) |
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Hood River - Lake Branch, Hood River County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (3 miles above West Fork to Confluence with West Fork) |
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Hood River - West Fork, Hood River County
County
, 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (White Bridge Park to East Fork Hood River) |
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Sandy River, Clackamas County
County
, 16 miles away, Class II-III - 13.5 miles long (Lolo Pass Road to Marmot Dam) |
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| | Hotels Near Pioneer Bridle Trail:
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Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp
, 3 miles away |
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Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches
, 11 miles away |
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Resort at the Mountain, Welches
, 11 miles away |
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Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
, 18 miles away |
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Columbia Gorge Motel, Cascade Locks
, 18 miles away |
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